Delta variant of COVID-19 proving to be more contagious and is already in NC - WGHP FOX 8 Greensboro

(WNCN) – A coronavirus variant known as the Delta variant is now the primary infection in the UK and has already reached North Carolina.

“If it has a Greek name like Delta that means it’s a variant of concern.

It’s a variant that runs much quicker through the population than the others,” said Prof.

While not fully studied, doctors in India, where the variant originated, have reported some patients infected with the Delta variant suffered blood clots that led to gangrene and amputations.

But with the much more contagious Delta variant, the first dose is only about 50% effective.

“With this particular variant, even people who only get the first dose are still at 50% risk of getting infected.

This new variant is one more reason parents said they have to stay on top of it including any booster that may be on the horizon.

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